The National Chairman of Friends of Bawumia ’08 (FoB ’08), Charles Owusu Juanah, has called on members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to embrace unity, reconciliation, and discipline as the party prepares for the 2028 general elections.

Speaking during an engagement with party faithful and grassroots members in the Okaikwei South Constituency in Accra on Sunday, May 10, 2026, Lawyer Juanah urged party supporters to put aside personal grievances and work collectively toward returning the NPP to power.

The engagement formed part of FoB ’08’s efforts to strengthen grassroots mobilization and promote internal cohesion within the party.

Lawyer Juanah was accompanied by the Chief Operating Officer of FoB ’08, Barbara Makara-Maccugen, and his Personal Assistant, Daniel Twumasi Kankam.

Addressing the gathering, the FoB ’08 National Chairman stressed that no political party could succeed in an atmosphere of division, bitterness, and internal hostility.

According to him, the NPP remains the political tradition best positioned to deliver national development and social interventions that benefit all Ghanaians regardless of ethnicity, religion, or social class.

“Let’s forgive ourselves and forget whatever may have gone wrong and let’s work hard as we want to win 2028 with Dr. Bawumia,” he stated.

In a personal reflection, Lawyer Juanah recounted challenges he had faced despite his support for the party, including the suspension of his legal licence under an NPP administration.

“My legal license was suspended by an appointee of the NPP government after I campaigned for them and supported them financially with campaign finances, but today I am still campaigning for the party because I know that the NPP is the only political party and movement that implements social interventions that benefit every Ghanaian, irrespective of status,” he said.

He noted that political loyalty, sacrifice, and maturity were essential ingredients for sustaining a strong democratic tradition.

Lawyer Juanah further described the NPP as an association of like-minded individuals united by shared democratic values and commitment to national development.

He cautioned members against extending personal disagreements to the broader party structure.

“The NPP is an association which we all are members of. If someone in the association offends you, deal with that person on that level and do not extend that to the entire party since the party itself has not done anything against you,” he stressed.

Touching on internal party relations, the FoB ’08 Chairman warned that arrogance, disrespect, and internal antagonism could weaken party cohesion and electoral prospects. He urged members to treat one another with humility and mutual respect in order to rebuild confidence within the party’s grassroots structures.

Lawyer Juanah also described Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as a transformational and unifying leader capable of leading Ghana into a new era of economic growth and technological advancement.

He cited Dr Bawumia’s competence, integrity, inclusiveness, and commitment to digital transformation as qualities that make him a suitable candidate for the presidency.

The National Chairman therefore encouraged members to intensify grassroots campaigning in support of the party’s 2028 electoral ambitions.

“You should be bold to campaign with the message you’ve heard today: in the markets, trotro stations and in trotros, churches, schools, and everywhere,” he charged party supporters.

As part of the engagement, Lawyer Juanah also appealed to party executives at the national, regional, constituency, and electoral area levels to ensure fairness and inclusiveness in the ongoing polling station executives elections.

He urged party leadership to allow qualified members interested in contesting polling station positions to participate freely, except in cases involving clear constitutional or disciplinary breaches.

According to him, perceptions of selective treatment and unnecessary disqualifications could breed resentment and division within the party at a critical period when unity remained essential.

He reminded party leaders that the NPP’s democratic tradition was founded on fairness, tolerance, participation, and respect for differing views, adding that such principles should continue to guide internal electoral processes.

Lawyer Juanah further encouraged party executives and election committees to act as peace ambassadors capable of preserving harmony and strengthening the party ahead of the 2028 general elections.

The engagement ended with party members expressing appreciation for what they described as a candid and motivating interaction focused on reconciliation, grassroots mobilisation, and strategic preparation toward the next general elections.